Eagle River, Wisconsin

Guided fishing in Eagle River.

Eagle River is one of the lake towns Jason and Ashley Heindl fish, along with Three Lakes, St. Germain, Rhinelander, and Minocqua. Open-water days and ice trips are both on the calendar. The plan follows the season, the weather, and the people you bring.

You do not need to know the water. First-timers and families get calm instruction. Anglers who already fish get a day aimed at musky, walleye, northern pike, bass, or panfish. The guides are licensed and insured, and Jason has more than 20 years on these lakes.

Every Eagle River trip treats muskies and other trophy fish as catch, photo, release. The health of the lakes comes first. Keeping a few eaters for dinner is welcome when it fits the rules and the bite.

Open-water trips

Open-water trips around Eagle River cover musky, walleye, northern pike, bass, crappie, perch, and panfish. A four-hour half day starts at $400. A six-hour trip starts at $500. A full eight-hour day starts at $575. The base price includes two anglers. On the four- and six-hour summer trips, up to two more anglers can be added for $50 each. Live bait, when the day calls for it, is purchased separately. Specialized musky gear, a larger winter group, or extra bait and setup can raise the price of a full day.

Ice fishing

Ice fishing around Eagle River is a heated-shack trip for walleye, northern pike, perch, crappie, bluegill, and other panfish. The plan follows the ice, the group size, and the bite. Winter pricing depends on the group and the setup. An eight-hour day is available in winter too, and a larger group or extra equipment can change the cost.

Custom days

Some groups want a different shape of day. Bachelor parties, river floats, and other custom trips around Eagle River are built around your people, your timing, and the water. A river float is the slower scenic option, in a canoe or a small john boat when the plan calls for it. Custom trips are priced by group size, duration, and the itinerary.

How a trip is booked

A deposit holds the date, and the balance is due at launch. Unsafe weather is rescheduled, not forced, and the guide makes that safety call. Trip prices do not include Wisconsin fishing licenses, so each person needs a valid license before the day starts. Rods, electronics, and tackle are on the boat, including St. Croix rods and FINS braid. Call (920) 213-9597 or email jason@heindlsfishtails.com and tell Jason you want Eagle River.

Plan the day

Call (920) 213-9597 or email jason@heindlsfishtails.com with the dates you want around Eagle River.

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THE CATCH LOG

Recent trips and moments from the water.

Alec holding a big northern pike caught on Lake Minocqua on October 3

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Alec’s Big Fall Pike on Lake Minocqua

Alec landed a big northern pike on a Mepps #5 on October 3, powering it out of the weeds on Lake Minocqua with a St. Croix rod and 20-pound FINS Braid.